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    cam chain guides - help with parts list

    I have a 2003 4.6 with a broken chain guide. Been trying to research best replacement guides, oil pump, even to get and also thought I read to only get OEM tensioners? Any tips, parts, part numbers would be greatly appreciated. Trying to get stuff ordered ASAP Motor has 120,000 and was running...
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    Creamy coolant residue?

    While working on a motor swap I found the rear intake water passages to be lined with a peanut butter like residue. The motor has been sitting for years and thinking/hoping the coolant sits towards the back while not running? It was a bit dark when draining the fluids but didn't notice anything...
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    Are headers worth it?

    I'm doing a motor swap, it's a 4.6 2wd and after suggestions and reading, one of the things I want to do is replace the manifold bolts with stainless. I would also consider headers, even cat back exhaust if I can afford it. Truck will be mostly just for moving the family from a to b but...
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    quality cam chain guides

    Anyone have a suggestion on what guides I should purchase for replacements? I pulled a motor out of a wrecked truck and want to do what I can (within reason) while it's out to have this thing last. It's an 03 4.6 with 120,000 miles. Ran strong and sounded good before I pulled it... I'm not a...
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    2003 4.6 headers - help

    Does anyone have experience fitting headers on a 2003 4.6 2wd? JBA claims they don't have one for that application because it was a 1 year model they didn't have enough demand for. The tech said the passenger side just doesn't fit but there may be other brands that do. So far I have not been...
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    Things to do while the engine is out

    I'm swapping 4.6 engines in an 03. Using the motor from a wrecked truck with 120,000 miles (no history is known other than was abandoned at a body shop 3 years ago) seems to run strong. Looking for suggestions on things to do while it's out without getting too carried away. This is my first...
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    Motor purchase advice, opinions, ideas...

    Looking for opinions from you guys that have more experience (or intuition, lol) than me. I'm planning to replace the 4.6 in my 03. I found 2 wrecked trucks that seem like decent options. 1) an 02 F150 that has a Romeo with PI heads, I know there will be minor mods that will come up but it...
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    Compatibility

    I know this kind of question gets asked all the time everywhere on the Internet but hoping someone with some knowledge can help me. I have an 03 Expedition with a 4.6 that I'm pulling the motor. Found an 04 from an F150 (91,000 miles for $400) and I think it will be almost a direct swap. Can...
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    03 Expy - needs work :(

    Hey from Iowa! I just picked up a 03 with a 4.6, needed a vehicle that I can carry my whole family in. Probably made a mistake getting this particular one but going to try and make it work. I can't find a miss, no codes and now it just started ticking (not quite knocking) I think drivers side...
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    03 4.6 swap?

    Picked up an 03 with a 4.6 that I couldn't find the miss (as I have been reading tonight I wished I would have tried an intake gasket) but the motor started ticking/clicking.... not sure what it is. It's on the drivers side and seems to be under the valve cover so guessing valve or lifter. I'm...

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